March 2011 - council - lists.icann.org

RE: [council] questions for our joint meetings with GAC and ccNSO
by john＠crediblecontext.com 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

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Confluence announcement
by Glen de Saint Géry 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Dear All, As you might be aware, ICANN is in the process of transitioning all Socialtext Wikis over to Confluence Wiki (by Atlassian). Next up are the GNSO related workspaces (WG wikis, GNSO Council wiki, etc.) We expect this to be a gradual transition with a final completion date of 30 June 2011 at which stage all Socialtext Wikis will have been migrated and will retire. What does this mean for you? In due time you will be informed by the responsible ICANN policy staff that your respective workspace has migrated and you can start using the new Confluence wiki. At that stage you will also receive your log-in details which will give you editing rights to your respective Confluence pages. All the informationthat was available on the Socialtext wiki will also be available on the newConfluence site, albeit with a different layout format. How can you lean more about Confluence? To learn more about Confluence and the new functionalities offered, please see http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/DOC/Confluence+User%27s+Guide. Attached you will also find an introduction to the basic functions of Confluence. Confluence Training Session: For those interested, a training session will be organized at the next ICANN meeting in San Francisco. If you are interested to participate, please inform the GNSO Secretariat at gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> as soon as possible. If you already want to have a look at the new ICANN Community Wiki space, please see https://community.icann.org/. Please note that for now you'll only find the ALAC wikis and access to board resolutions there. To access the existing GNSO wikis at Socialtext, please go to https://st.icann.org/st/dashboard. We hope that the transition will be smooth, without any major interruptions, and anticipate that the move to Confluencewill enhance the options for on-line collaboration as a result of the enhanced features offered. If you have any questions, please let me know. With best regards, Marika

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questions for our joint meetings with GAC and ccNSO
by Stéphane Van Gelder 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Here are the questions I wrote down during our meeting today. These were done on the fly some will obviously need some work. Please correct/amend/refine as necessary. There is some urgency for the GAC questions as that is tomorrow and it would be good if we could some questions to the GAC asap. Thanks, Stéphane For the ccNSO - A short explanation of how the 2 Councils work. - What are the ccNSO currently working on? - Does the ccNSO see value in meeting with the GNSO Council and if so, how can we maximise that value? - There are big changes to the current ICANN landscape coming, with respect to new gTLDs, what would the ccNSO's position be on cc operators that plan to run gTLDs? - How to deal with CWGs and should the recommendations For the GAC - Do we want to have a formal group formed between GAC and GNSO to discuss and - Should we work on finding a new liaison from the GAC to the GNSO ? - CWGs, what is the GAC's view on these and how should their recommendations be processed?

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Fwd: [soac-discussion] Public Forum Topics
by Stéphane Van Gelder 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Councillors, If you have topics of discussion for the open forum you would like forwarded to the Board, please let me know. Thanks, Stéphane Début du message réexpédié : > De : Filiz Yilmaz <filiz.yilmaz(a)icann.org> > Date : 12 mars 2011 23:52:31 HNEC > À : "soac-discussion(a)icann.org" <soac-discussion(a)icann.org> > Objet : [soac-discussion] Public Forum Topics > > > > Dear SO/AC Leaders, > > As announced on 10 March 2011, there are some changes made to the schedule due to the continuing discussions between the Board and the Governmental Advisory Committee. As a result, there will be several sessions scheduled about New gTLDs that will be open to public comment and/or observation at this ICANN meeting in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, while the time for the Public Forum will be shorter. > > You can find this announcement at: http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-10mar11-en.htm > > As a result, there will be less priority given to New gTLDs during Public Forum as we expect extensive discussions on them in other sessions. > > We seek for your input for other topics that can be discussed at the Public Forum. > If you could signal us one or two topics that your groups would like to see in the Public Forum agenda, I will pass these on to Peter Dengate Thrush and then he will place them in the agenda for discussion for public input after his evaluation. > > Please let me know of your suggested topics before the end of Tuesday, 15 March. > > > Kind regards, > > Filiz Yilmaz > Sr Dir Participation and Engagement > ICANN > >

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Fwd: FY12 Framework discussions
by Stéphane Van Gelder 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Councillors, FYI and that of your respective groups. Stéphane Début du message réexpédié : > De : Juan Ojeda <juan.ojeda(a)icann.org> > Date : 12 mars 2011 22:14:38 HNEC > > Objet : FY12 Framework discussions > > Dear SO/AC/SG Chairs > > The Finance team would like to provide you with some information that will help you understand our intent for the ICANN meeting week, in regard to the FY12 Framework and the SO/AC/SG Additional Requests to the proposed budget. > > On Monday 14 March, from 1530-1630 in the Tower Salon A on the Lobby level, we will have a public session and discussion around the posted FY12 Framework. This will NOT be a slide by slide repeat of the posted Framework but a more detailed look into the key components of the revised budget process, including the effects of the New gTLD Launch/No Launch scenarios. > > We strongly encourage you to attend this session, and for you to encourage your constituency members to do the same, as this is the best forum to ask questions and have your voice heard (other than our open public comment on the ICANN website). > > Many of you have requested and been slotted for individual status updates during your regularly scheduled constituency and stakeholder meetings; for those who have not yet provided feedback on this, please email janice.lange(a)icann.org and we will do our best to create an opportunity that works with your schedule. Please be aware that this update will be a status of the SO/AC/SG Additional Requests to the FY12 Budget process, and not a FY12 Framework presentation. We will use this time to clarify any questions we may have on the requests, or for you to ask questions on the next steps in the process. > > Attached is the slide deck for these individual sessions. > > Thank you, > > > Best regards, > > Juan G. Ojeda > Controller > ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 330 | Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 > Office: (310) 578-8648 | Fax: (310) 823-8649 | Email: juan.ojeda(a)icann.org > www.icann.org > > > > One World. One Internet >

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Information about the Affirmation of Commitments reports
by Liz Gasster 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

All, Information can be found here: http://www.icann.org/en/reviews/affirmation/ http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#atrt-final Liz Gasster Senior Policy Counselor ICANN

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[FWD: cross-functional working groups -- troubles that the HSTLD ran into]
by Tim Ruiz 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

The attached was submitted by one the HSTLD CWG participants describing, from his perspective, some the troubles the wg ran into. I found it very helpful in understanding the kinds of issues we should try to mitigate as we discuss how CWGs may operate going forward. Tim

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16 April 2008 GAC letter on WHOIS studies for your reference
by Liz Gasster 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

All, This is the letter that Zahid just referenced. http://www.icann.org/en/correspondence/karlins-to-thrush-16apr08.pdf Thanks, Liz

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Fwd: Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs
by Stéphane Van Gelder 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Councillors, Please see below an update from Edmon and the JIG group for your interest and discussion. Stéphane Début du message réexpédié : > De : "Edmon Chung" <edmon(a)registry.asia> > Date : 12 mars 2011 20:17:29 HNEC > À : <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> > Cc : "'Jian Zhang'" <jian(a)aptld.org>, "'Ching Chiao'" <chiao(a)registry.asia>, "'Mary Wong'" <Mary.Wong(a)law.unh.edu>, "'Neuman, Jeff'" <Jeff.Neuman(a)neustar.us> > Objet : FW: Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs > > Hi Stéphane / Jeff / Mary, > > We are preparing the final report from the JIG on Single Character IDN TLDs. Just want to give a heads up on this, I believe we should be in a position shortly after SF to submit the report to the council. Attached is the latest draft. > > As one of these first joint community wg, the conceptual approach would be for the JIG to submit the report to the ccNSO and GNSO councils respectively and separately, and each councils would then proceed with it according to their processes. > > For the GNSO side, of course the hope would be for the council to resolve to accept the report and to recommend to pass it on to the board and staff. > > Edmon > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-jig(a)icann.org [mailto:owner-jig@icann.org] On Behalf Of Edmon Chung > Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 6:57 PM > To: 'jig' > Subject: Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs [RE: [jig] JIG meeting today: Mar 8, 2011 (12UTC)] > > Hi Everyone, > > As discussed in our meeting yesterday, please find attached a clean version and a redlined version of the Working Group draft of the Final Report on the topic of Single Character IDN TLDs. > > Please take a look and provide your thoughts/comments. > > Edmon > > > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-jig(a)icann.org [mailto:owner-jig@icann.org] On Behalf Of >> Edmon Chung >> Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 4:24 PM >> To: 'jig' >> Subject: [jig] JIG meeting today: Mar 8, 2011 (12UTC) >> >> Hi Everyone, >> >> As discussed in our meeting last time, please find updated drafts attached: >> >> 1. Final Report on Single Character IDN TLDs >> - incorporated comments received from public comments >> - changed suggested editorial changes based on Olof's comments >> - moved evaluation from string similarity review to dns stability panel >> - added footnotes to some items in response to comments received >> - generally organized as follows: >> 1. Introduction & Background >> 2. Policy Aspects of Single Character IDN TLDs >> 3. Implementation Recommendations on Single Character IDN TLDs >> 4. Suggested changes to IDN ccTLD Fast Track Implementation Plan >> 5. Suggested Edits to New gTLD Applicant Guidebook >> Appendix A: Viewpoints on the Identified Issues: >> Appendix B: Working Group Members >> Appendix C: Summary & Responses on Public Comments for Initial >> Report >> Appendix D: Summary & Responses on Public Comments for Draft Final >> Report >> >> 2. Draft Interim Report on IDN TLD Variants (v.0.4) >> - referred Aspect 1 to >> - updated from v.0.3 with discussions subsequent to >> - two step process >> - types of IDN Variants by allocation and delegation properties >> >> Here is a brief agenda for today's meeting: >> - Finalization of Final Report for Single Character IDN TLD >> - Update from Dennis Jennings on Proposed IDN Variant Studies >> - Discussion of Interim Report on IDN TLD Variant >> >> Note also that Dennis Jennings (leader of the IDN variant project and >> ex board >> member) will be joining us in this meeting to coordinate further on >> the joint efforts on IDN TLD Variants going forward. >> >> Edmon >> >> >> PS. Kristina/Gabi/Glen/Bart, please help send call in details again >> for today and see if anyone needs a dial out as well. Thanks. >> PPS. please also help post the attached drafts to the wiki >> >

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Compliance - Fake Renwal Notices
by Zahid Jamil 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Dear Pam, A thought: Kristina's point on IPR infringement is a great idea. I understand that there is concern on evidence linking a third party/registrar and the fake renewal notice. What about shifting the burden of proving/disproving on the purported party(s) who's logo is on the notice. Since ICANN cannot verify whether or not the notice actually came from the Registrar/Reseller, maybe there exists the possibility of sending a notice to the party who's logo is on the fake notice. This will put the burden on the Registrar/Reseller to make a clear statement denying any link with the sender of the fake notice. This would help is any future litigation. Also it may help with putting Registry/Registrar/Resellers on notice to take positive steps towards mitigating their liability. Eg. http://www.domainavenue.com/scam_melbourne_it_imposter.htm Sincerely, Zahid Jamil Barrister-at-law Jamil & Jamil Barristers-at-law 219-221 Central Hotel Annexe Merewether Road, Karachi. Pakistan Cell: +923008238230 Tel: +92 21 35680760 / 35685276 / 35655025 Fax: +92 21 35655026 <http://www.jamilandjamil.com/> www.jamilandjamil.com Notice / Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and its contents are being communicated only for the intended recipients . If you are not the intended recipient you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this message by mistake and delete it from your system. The contents above may contain/are the intellectual property of DNDRC, and constitute privileged information protected by attorney client privilege. The reproduction, publication, use, amendment, modification of any kind whatsoever of any part or parts (including photocopying or storing it in any medium by electronic means whether or not transiently or incidentally or some other use of this communication) without prior written permission and consent of DNDRC is prohibited.

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